Budget Facts: Is the Union Budget always presented on 1 February? When did it change?
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present India Budget 2026 on…
Gold shines online, value buying dominates offline ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
Offline retailers expect steady but measured demand, driven by affordability concerns and price volatility. | Photo Credit: SIVARAM V As India gears up for Akshaya Tritiya, jewellery demand is witnessing a strong uptick across e-commerce and offline retail, even as elevated gold prices push consumers toward more value-conscious purchases. Online platforms are seeing a sharp…
Gold jewellery of lower carats to gain traction in run up to Akshaya Tritiya
After a steady rise over the past two years, gold prices have started easing since February, even amid uncertainty stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict and rising geopolitical tensions. Gold prices have declined 18 per cent from their all‑time high of ₹1.80 lakh per 10 grams recorded in January to ₹1.52 lakh per 10…
Stock markets surge over 1% amid hopes of resumption of U.S.-Iran peace talks
Among the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, and Larsen & Toubro were the major gainers. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1% on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) as crude oil prices fell below the $100 per barrel mark amid hopes of…
Rupee settles 9 paise lower at 93.44 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee pared initial gains to settle 9 paise lower at 93.44 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), as rising crude oil prices after a sharp fall and higher domestic inflation data dampened sentiment. According to forex analysts, strong buying in…
Why is Gold rate surges past $4,850 & Silver crossing $80?
A weak US dollar index and hope for de-escalation drove gold prices higher on Wednesday | Photo Credit: AI generated Gold and silver surged sharply on Wednesday as the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks lifted risk sentiment globally, weakening the dollar and pushing investors into bullion. MCX Gold climbed 5.14 per cent to ₹1,54,817, while…
Stock markets surge in early trade amid hopes of resumption of U.S.-Iran peace talks
Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), mirroring a rally in global markets and a drop in crude oil prices below the ₹100 per barrel mark, amid hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Iran….
Rupee gains 20 paise to 93.15 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee recovered 20 paise to 93.15 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), backed by lower levels of crude oil prices and a weak American currency amid hopes of resuming U.S.-Iran peace talks. Investor sentiment turned positive after U.S….
Gold holds gain as renewed push for US-Iran talks eases risks
Gold held gains on optimism that the US and Iran are seeking a negotiated settlement to the war, easing inflation concerns arising from an energy-supply shock. Bullion was steady near $4,850 an ounce, having earlier risen as much as 0.6%. That followed an advance of more than 2% in the previous session as Washington and…
Gold ETFs attract ₹31,561 crore in March quarter amid geopolitical tensions
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) witnessed an influx of ₹31,561 crore in the March 2026 quarter, marking an almost six-fold surge compared to the year-ago period, as investors sought the safety of the traditional safe-haven asset amid heightened geopolitical tensions. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, inflows…
Global gold ETFs post worst-ever $12 billion monthly outflow: WGC
Assets under management stood at $606 billion as of March 2026. North America recorded sharp outflows as rising bond yields, a stronger dollar and risk-off sentiment prompted investors to exit gold ETFs. Europe saw modest outflows, tracking price declines and higher yields. In contrast, Asia continued to see strong inflows, led by China and supported…
